the other hand, we've seen at various times in modern history, whether it was ronald reagan or bill clinton or more, you can have a great soaring speech but it doesn't always translate into activity. i always remember ronald reagan dropping the big, thick bill that was passed at the last minute to keep the government running. and he said never more would he sign one of these to keep the government running. and about eight months later, he did the same. so sometimes yes, you get a major push out of these speeches. sometimes they are quickly forgotten. >> we'll find out tonight at 6:00 california time. thank you, jamie. you can find a link toto jamie' washington insider blog and you can watch the state of the union address right here starting at 6:00. and then at 7:30, we'll break down the president's speech and gop response. >>> 7:50. >>> well, they were headed home from the caribbean but instead, they are still stranded out in the gulf of mexico. pam cook is in the studio to tell us conditions on board a cruise ship are getting pretty bad. >> yes, they are. >> the carnival cruise ship and i